City in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia
Dubrovnik for solo travelers
Is Dubrovnik good for solo travel?
Walled Adriatic old town with spectacular views and day trips to Lokrum and Montenegro. Stunning but expensive and crowded by cruise ships; stay outside the walls, visit early, and go off-season.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 3/5 · Good, with some effort |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women, day and night. Use app taxis from the port and watch drinks in bars. |
How to meet people in Dubrovnik
Hostels in Lapad and the Old Town, free walking tours, kayak and boat day trips, and bar crawls; the city is better for sightseeing than for meeting people.
Good things to do alone
- Walk the city walls when they open
- Take the cable car up Mount Srđ at sunset
- Kayak around the walls and Lokrum
- Ferry to Lokrum for swimming and trails
- Day trip to Cavtat or Elaphiti Islands
Where to stay in Dubrovnik
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Old Town | Atmosphere and short stays; crowded, loud and expensive |
| Ploče | East of the walls: sea views, beaches, easy walk to town |
| Lapad | Beach strip, restaurants, cheaper rooms, buses to Old Town |
| Gruž and Babin Kuk | Port and resorts, cheaper stays, bus routes |
Solo travel across Croatia
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Split | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Zagreb | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Zadar | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Krk | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Poreč | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Opatija | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Dubrovnik | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Hvar | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Pula | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Rovinj | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Makarska | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Korčula | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Brač | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Šibenik | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Trogir | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Vis | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Rijeka | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
Quick answers
Is Dubrovnik good for solo travelers?
Good, with some effort (3/5). Walled Adriatic old town with spectacular views and day trips to Lokrum and Montenegro.
How do you meet people in Dubrovnik?
Hostels in Lapad and the Old Town, free walking tours, kayak and boat day trips, and bar crawls; the city is better for sightseeing than for meeting people. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Dubrovnik?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Dubrovnik safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women, day and night. Use app taxis from the port and watch drinks in bars.
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